Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in such bad shape?
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" began deteriorating within his lifetime because he experimented with painting on dry plaster instead of using traditional fresco techniques.
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- Does the Mona Lisa have eyebrows?
“The Mona Lisa appears to have no eyebrows or eyelashes, though scans suggest they may have faded or been cleaned away over time.”
Reference: BBC News
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